Shawn and Jasmine Want to Start a Partnership to Sell

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Essay

Shawn and Jasmine want to start a partnership to sell hand woven sweaters. Jasmine's parents would like to invest, but they do not wish to be subject to liability for losses in excess of their capital contribution. Jasmine's mother tells Shawn and Jasmine that if she invests, she expects to have a significant say in the management of the business. Should Shawn, Jasmine, and Jasmine's parents enter into a limited partnership with the parents being limited partners, and why or why not? Would a limited liability company be a good option, and why or why not?

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